Publications by authors named "Humberto Flores-Landeros"
Sci Total Environ
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Low-income, rural communities in California's Central Valley face environmental and socioeconomic challenges, including water insecurity and poor infrastructure, which affects their resilience and economic opportunities.
- A proposed multi-benefit framework aims to repurpose cropland around these communities to enhance environmental health and create economic opportunities, including reductions in water and pesticide use and job creation in clean industries.
- The financial investment in these buffer areas could potentially generate significant economic returns while improving sustainability, including a potential annual revenue of $101 million per community and creating nearly 63,000 jobs paying significantly more than typical agricultural wages.
